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> I was trying to make some popcorn balls. Two of the ingredients were
> sugar and honey. One of these two heats to greater than the melting
> point of plastic.
>
>
> I have nuked food many times without burning a hole in the bowl. Not
> so this time.
>

I have found that three things will melt plastic in the microwave:

Tomatoes
Sugar
Most oils/fats (butter etc.)

The oils are not as much of a problem as Tomato or Sugar,

I've learned to use glass for both of those two!

--
K.

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